Solved: my dvd-rw drive wont read discs

for the second time this month my dvd drive has stopped responding to discs.the previous time i repaired it by a system restore,and the typical( try everything i could find in web postings).registry repairs,scans,anti spyware,etc...etc...etc.the final solution was running a burn operation in dvd decrypter's test mode.after that i was somehow back up and running.2 weeks passes,boom.now no burning programs will recognize the drive.it shows up everywhere but nothing happens when any kind of disc is inserted.i have a second read only bluray drive installed in my expansion bay that will play fine.ive done 2 things to try and resolve this problem.i bought a new rw drive,not here yet,and found several sfc scannow errors,that wouldn't self fix.is it worth it to go all out to repair the errors? or should i just wait for my new drive? i also might add ,that this p.c. windows 7,2gb,64bit,with a second operating sys. ubuntu.....oh yes,ubuntu wont boot up now either,at least without using the live disc,which doesn't recognize the burner either.

 

Not being recognized by ubuntu would lead me to think there is a hardware issue. However, it looks like the drive is recognized properly by Windows?

Uninstall the drive in Device Manager and reboot.

 

thanks oddball for the reply.ive solved my dvd drive problem,with the new drive.i will be working to solve my other issues soon.grist to start another thread i guess.all my best and thanks again